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Gansbaai Backpackers is situated in centre of the Shark Diving Capital of the world, Gansbaai or Gansbay which is a short 2 hour drive from Cape Town. This choice Gansbaai Accommodation overlooks the traditional fishing Harbour with stunning panoramic sea views which can be enjoyed from the sundowner deck, in-house pub and outside Braai (BBQ) area.

Gansbaai is part of the Whale Coast with the Walker Bay Whale Sanctuary providing a nursery to Southern Right, Bryde and Humpback Whales, which are easily observed from the shore or a boat-based whale watching tour. Dyer Island is a breeding colony for Jackass Penguins and Cape Fur Seals. The narrow channel between Geyser Rock and Dyer Island is home to around 60 000 Cape Fur Seals and is a feeding ground of the endangered Great White Shark. The friendly Gansbaai Backpackers staff will book your daily adventure activities from caged shark dives, sky diving, to whale watching, scuba diving courses, brewery tours, cheese and wine tastings, cave walking trails and sea kayaking.

Gansbaai Backpackers features large rooms which are not overcrowded, providing the perfect Gansbaai Youth Hostel Accommodation and base for your holiday. Relax, recharge and enjoy true Western Cape hospitality as you visit and enjoy the many Gansbaai Attractions and participate in a South African Adventure of a life time.The luxury Family Bedroom has a full en-suite bathroom, an extra large double bed and a twin bunk bed. There are 3 dorm rooms to choose from and they are only four sleeper rooms. The top floor has a double bedroom and a dorm room. The rooms are large, spacious and airy. The Gansbay bedrooms are all fitted with large cupboards and they are fully serviced.

Gansbaai Backpackers is situated in centre of the Shark Diving Capital of the world, Gansbaai or Gansbay which is a short 2 hour drive from Cape Town. This choice Gansbaai Accommodation overlooks the traditional fishing Harbour with stunning panoramic sea views which can be enjoyed from the sundowner deck, in-house pub and outside Braai (BBQ) area.

Gansbaai is part of the Whale Coast with the Walker Bay Whale Sanctuary providing a nursery to Southern Right, Bryde and Humpback Whales, which are easily observed from the shore or a boat-based whale watching tour. Dyer Island is a breeding colony for Jackass Penguins and Cape Fur Seals. The narrow channel between Geyser Rock and Dyer Island is home to around 60 000 Cape Fur Seals and is a feeding ground of the endangered Great White Shark. The friendly Gansbaai Backpackers staff will book your daily adventure activities from caged shark dives, sky diving, to whale watching, scuba diving courses, brewery tours, cheese and wine tastings, cave walking trails and sea kayaking.

Gansbaai Backpackers features large rooms which are not overcrowded, providing the perfect Gansbaai Youth Hostel Accommodation and base for your holiday. Relax, recharge and enjoy true Western Cape hospitality as you visit and enjoy the many Gansbaai Attractions and participate in a South African Adventure of a life time.The luxury Family Bedroom has a full en-suite bathroom, an extra large double bed and a twin bunk bed. There are 3 dorm rooms to choose from and they are only four sleeper rooms. The top floor has a double bedroom and a dorm room. The rooms are large, spacious and airy. The Gansbay bedrooms are all fitted with large cupboards and they are fully serviced.

Gansbaai Backpackers prides themselves on providing quality, clean student travel, backpacking and youth hostel accommodation to independent travellers and international backpackers alike.Gansbaai Backpackers is situated in heart of The Cape Overberg, and allows for easy access to the many activities on the Whale Coast. Gansbaai is a peaceful and safe old fishing village on Walker Bay which is known worldwide as the Capital of the Great White Shark. Gansbaai is also considered to offer the best boat and land based Whale Watching. Home to the Big 2, Great White Sharks and Southern Right Whales and this beautiful region has much to offer backpacking visitors.Family Unit 1Twin Room 1Double room 1No smoking rooms availableTelephoneFax facilityLoungeLinen ProvidedBeach Nearby